A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother’s recipe which my whole family loves. You can use almond extract instead of lemon, if you wish.
Original recipe makes 1 -9×9 inch pan
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 pound pitted dates, diced
1 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
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PREP
25 mins
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COOK
25 mins
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READY IN
50 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 363 kcal
Carbohydrates: 63.7 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Fat: 12.5 g
Fiber: 5.3 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Sodium: 217 mg